Among the award-winning artists was Brendan Mudd who appeared alongside the other tattooists, piercers and body modification specialists

The Reading Tattoo Show at Rivermead Leisure Centre. Paul Pain at work.

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It was ink machines at the ready over the weekend as hundreds of tattoos were created at the 2014 Reading Tattoo Show.

No fewer than 55 tattoo artists from the UK and Europe showed off their skills at the two-day event at Rivermead Leisure Centre.

More than 1,200 tattoo aficionados flocked to see the inking masters in action.

Adding to the fun was entertainers including world hulahoop record holder Chi Chi Revolver, who can spin more than 50 hulahoops at once, magician and MC Fred Delius and family-friendly burlesque and fire performer Bruise Violet.

Among the award-winning artists was Brendan Mudd who appeared alongside the other tattooists, piercers and body modification specialists.

Some amazing creations included portraits of Mike Tyson and Edward Scissorhands.

One man endured 11 hours in the tattooist chair to have four Lord of the Rings characters cover his leg.